Grand Rapids, Mich. – The Golden Eagles reached .500 in conference with a home win over the Rochester Christian Warriors. The first half saw lots of offensive pressure from the home team, as they tallied eight shots on goal in just the open 45 minutes. The opening goal came in the 26th minute, thanks to a long shot from outside of the box by Gracie Gortmaker that set the Golden Eagles ahead 1-0 at the end of the first 45. The second half was boxy, as neither team could get past the goalkeeper of the opposing team. Cornerstone held the lead all the way to the end, as they took down Rochester Christian 1-0 at home. The next match for Women's Soccer will take place at home on Strawser Field for Senior Night and "Night of Nets", as they take on Indiana Tech at 7 p.m.
Game Recap: Cornerstone – 1 Rochester Christian – 0
First Half:
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The first shot on goal for the Golden Eagles came in the 5th minute, as Brooke Harmsen tried her luck from outside of the box, but the goalkeeper made the save to keep the score level 0-0.
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Gracie Gortmaker's attempt in the 16th minute was pushed away, as Cornerstone continued to pile on the pressure in the first half.
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The breakthrough came in the 26th minute, as Gracie Gortmaker won it off her defender and turned it around to send the ball blistering into the back of the net. The Golden Eagles led 1-0.
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The 40th minute saw Ella Meyering's attempt saved, as Cornerstone continued to push for a two-goal lead in the first half.
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The first half would end with Cornerstone on top 1-0 over the Warriors of Rochester Christian, despite Cornerstone's constant offensive pressure on the Warrior backline.
Second Half:
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The 51st minute saw Corinne McGlassion make the save that kept Cornerstone up 1-0.
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Mady Teffner took her chance in the 54th minute, but was denied by the goalkeeper once again.
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Another opportunity for Gracie Gortmaker came in the 74th minute, but still the Warriors' goalkeeper stood her ground, as she kept Rochester Christian in the contest.
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The clock began to wind down in the second half and Cornerstone opted to finish out the match by sending it up the field into the corner. One final opportunity in the 88th minute by Gracie Gortmaker flew just high, as Cornerstone finished the night on top 1-0 over Rochester Christian.
By The Numbers
1/5 – Gracie Gortmaker scored the lone goal of the night along with five shots on goal, tallying 9 total shots in the contest.
4 – Corinne McGlassion held strong in between the posts for Cornerstone, netting four saves in the low-scoring contest between Cornerstone and the Warriors.
What's Next
The next match for Women's Soccer will take place at home on Strawser Field for Senior Night and "Night of Nets", as they take on Indiana Tech at 7 p.m.
Contact: Mason Young | Mason.Young@cornerstone.edu
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